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DIY Your Battery Replacement With This Guide From Bennington Nissan | Bennington, VT

Oct 6, 2023

Going into chillier Fall and Winter months, one of the biggest vehicle maintenance issues you’ll want to avoid is a dead or faulty battery! But, lucky for you, Bennington Nissan has put together a DIY Battery Replacement guide so that you can ensure your ride has a brand new battery to take on rough roads ahead! Check that out below, and if you’re not one to tamper with your own vehicle for fear of causing damage, or just don’t have the time in your busy schedule to take on a DIY, our service team will gladly do the job for you! Schedule a service appointment at Bennington Nissan today! 

Bennington Nissan’s Guide To Changing Your Battery: 

  • First, make sure your vehicle is in park with the engine turned off. Next pop open the hood and locate the battery. If you were previously driving the vehicle, be sure to give your vehicle enough time to cool down before working on anything under the hood. Then, detach the negative cable (black) from the battery. Loosen the nut with a wrench, twist the end of the cable with your hand, and pull the cable away from the battery terminal. Repeat with the positive cable (red).
  • Next unclamp the battery hold-down clamp from the battery– you may need to use a wrench or a socket and ratchet. Once the clamp is off, remove the battery from the holding tray. Be aware that while compact, batteries are heavy, so lift with your legs!  
  • Clean the holding tray, cables, and nuts/ bolts of dirt, debris, and buildup using a battery cleaning solution. You want to use an anti-corrosive cleaning solution and you want to pay extra attention to any spots with corrosion, this could cause problems down the road if not addressed. After cleaning, be sure the parts are completely dry before inserting the new battery.
  • Insert the new battery and secure it in place with the hold-down clamp. Apply an anti-corrosive solution to both terminal ends. Once this is completed, attach the positive battery cable first and then the negative cable. Make sure you tighten both terminals to ensure you have a tight and secure connection. 
  • Check the security of the battery, your battery should not be able to wiggle or move once inside the holding tray. If your battery is able to move, tighten the clamp and be sure the cables are tight and secure, as well. Before closing up, try starting your vehicle to ensure that everything is working properly. Then you should be good to go!

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